2014 La Dauphine Bordeaux Blend
Bordeaux Blend - 750ML

jamessuckling.com, February 2017

Very floral with hot stones and spearmint undertones. Full-bodied, silky and juicy with orange peel and spices. Very intense young wine. Better in 2020 but already fascinating to taste. Fantastic wine from here.

WA
92

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, March 2017

The 2014 La Dauphine was a bit of a minx when I tasted it out of barrel, some bottles showing overripe character and others much fresher. Therefore, I did not score it and crossed my fingers. Well, I am glad I ignored...
The 2014 La Dauphine was a bit of a minx when I tasted it out of barrel, some bottles showing overripe character and others much fresher. Therefore, I did not score it and crossed my fingers. Well, I am glad I ignored those misfiring bottles, because it has blossomed into a fine Fronsac. It offers attractive blackberry, wild strawberry, dried apricot and crushed violets scents on the nose that seem to build in intensity but wisely never go over the top. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannin, plenty of red cherry and crushed strawberry fruit; lovely balance with a supple and detailed finish that has superb mineralité. Check out this great Fronsac wine. It's a little gem. - Neal Martin

JJB
91

JJ Buckley, July 2018

Dark purple in the glass from core to rim. The nose is fresh and lively with solid nucleus of pure red and black fruit, new leather, cracked stone and a touch of dust. The palate closely echoes the nose with the savory...
Dark purple in the glass from core to rim. The nose is fresh and lively with solid nucleus of pure red and black fruit, new leather, cracked stone and a touch of dust. The palate closely echoes the nose with the savory elements splitting the balance with the fruit. This is exceptionally well-balanced, with surprising precision, a lithe mouthfeel, fine tannins and a charming finish. Though enjoyable now this will continue to improve for the next 2-3 years and provide a decade plus of good drinking.

jamessuckling.com, February 2017

Very floral with hot stones and spearmint undertones. Full-bodied, silky and juicy with orange peel and spices. Very intense young wine. Better in 2020 but already fascinating to taste. Fantastic wine from here.

WA
92

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, March 2017

The 2014 La Dauphine was a bit of a minx when I tasted it out of barrel, some bottles showing overripe character and others much fresher. Therefore, I did not score it and crossed my fingers. Well, I am glad I ignored...
The 2014 La Dauphine was a bit of a minx when I tasted it out of barrel, some bottles showing overripe character and others much fresher. Therefore, I did not score it and crossed my fingers. Well, I am glad I ignored those misfiring bottles, because it has blossomed into a fine Fronsac. It offers attractive blackberry, wild strawberry, dried apricot and crushed violets scents on the nose that seem to build in intensity but wisely never go over the top. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannin, plenty of red cherry and crushed strawberry fruit; lovely balance with a supple and detailed finish that has superb mineralité. Check out this great Fronsac wine. It's a little gem. - Neal Martin

JJB
91

JJ Buckley, July 2018

Dark purple in the glass from core to rim. The nose is fresh and lively with solid nucleus of pure red and black fruit, new leather, cracked stone and a touch of dust. The palate closely echoes the nose with the savory...
Dark purple in the glass from core to rim. The nose is fresh and lively with solid nucleus of pure red and black fruit, new leather, cracked stone and a touch of dust. The palate closely echoes the nose with the savory elements splitting the balance with the fruit. This is exceptionally well-balanced, with surprising precision, a lithe mouthfeel, fine tannins and a charming finish. Though enjoyable now this will continue to improve for the next 2-3 years and provide a decade plus of good drinking.

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